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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore EDC23

What BL50 does better (1) and where EDC23 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw5.5

Why is BL50 better than EDC23?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 2,500 lm+44%

Why is EDC23 better than BL50?

EDC23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HINiteLab UHi 25
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—39 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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